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G554 YGL

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,107 mi
Last recorded35,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 YGL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 35,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 35,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 32,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,102 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,474 miles

Oil leak

drivers door step becoming corroded

front slam pannel corroded grill and bemper insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2011 28,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers door step becoming corroded

front slam pannel corroded grill and bemper insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,397 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,301 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front outer sill very rusty but not holed (outer skin)

rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,225 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,222 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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G554 YGL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G554 YGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G554 YGL registered?

G554 YGL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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